V-Flyer Obsession??

In my time I have chatted and used forums on a number of web sites where there have been subjects that interested me. I believe its fun to swap information and ideas about something that is either your hobby or interest or where there is an information exchange.

The great thing about V-flyer is not just that it is well designed, easy to use, easy to find information and allows people to do all of those above but it also has a really good "feel" to it . This comes from the people who use and contribute to it. Ive been proud to be a member of the site and like to give back some of what its given me.

So are we obsessive - well maybe - but is it enjoyable - most definitely YES!

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ps thanks to Pete, Richard and all the directors/mods who do such a great job looking after it all!!!![oo]

Thank god its not just me then! on here most days surfing the forum and its normally my first stop if on T'internet, but its a great website and will hopefully be at one of the socials soon!

Originally posted by RichardMannion
Fortunately my other half is understanding when it comes to flying Virgin, and collecting miles.....

You are one of the lucky ones Richard. My other half isn't so keen on me being a v-flyer nerd either. But hey, it's what we do isn't it gang?

PS: Do I need to buy a new hat for a v-flyer wedding?

I do check it every day these days.

I just joined very recently and you guys have just been very welcoming and filled with good info...and you're funny! I've been on other airline sites and this one is the best hands down. No comparison. I've been happy to say "good-bye" United Airlines!!!

betsy06

[Neil]

Originally posted by hmvs_dog

Originally posted by RichardMannion
Fortunately my other half is understanding when it comes to flying Virgin, and collecting miles.....

You are one of the lucky ones Richard. My other half isn't so keen on me being a v-flyer nerd either. But hey, it's what we do isn't it gang?

PS: Do I need to buy a new hat for a v-flyer wedding?

I have the same problem, t'other half is moaning at me a lot now when I say, "i'm just going to nip and check v-flyer" i get evil eyes glarring at me and lots of moaning under the breath[V], i think maybe a support group for lonely partners is required, then they can all moan togehter and leave us to enjoy the site [^]

Neil:)

My signature says it all and its not about to change anytime soon. [^] [^] [^]

V-flyer is always the first site I go to on the internet. In fact, its generally the only reason I am on the internet;)

VS.

[buns]

Originally posted by Attitude23

Originally posted by wafren
I was laughing my head off when i read this topic this going to go on for a few pages i can tell you.

I did wonder when I was writing my OP if it was a good thing to post it or not, thought it might make a few V-flyers wonder about how much they use the site, like it did me when I was told last night that I did [:I]


Neil:)

Neil

Thank you for stimulating a very interesting debate.

Mrs Buns was very cynical at first (using the word anorak I believe[:w]) but soon changed her tune when she realised all the useful info I was picking up[y][y] As chuck has said, when she got round to meeting fellow V-Flyers she was very impressed with the warmth and friendship she was shown and now lets me get on with it:D:D

BTW I would not use the word obsessed about V-Flyer, I would prefer to describe the experience as infectious[}:)][}:)]

Thanks once again

buns

What would be interesting would be the ratio of men to women who are not 'obsessed' (because none of us are ) but, 'extremely interested' in the goings on of V-Flyer. Personally, I have cut down now & chew gum or suck a lozenge instead of immediately turning to this site - & I have only been a member for a couple of months!

[Neil]

Originally posted by buns4vs

Originally posted by Attitude23

Originally posted by wafren
I was laughing my head off when i read this topic this going to go on for a few pages i can tell you.

I did wonder when I was writing my OP if it was a good thing to post it or not, thought it might make a few V-flyers wonder about how much they use the site, like it did me when I was told last night that I did [:I]


Neil:)

Neil

Thank you for stimulating a very interesting debate.

Mrs Buns was very cynical at first (using the word anorak I believe[:w]) but soon changed her tune when she realised all the useful info I was picking up[y][y] As chuck has said, when she got round to meeting fellow V-Flyers she was very impressed with the warmth and friendship she was shown and now lets me get on with it:D:D

BTW I would not use the word obsessed about V-Flyer, I would prefer to describe the experience as infectious[}:)][}:)]

Thanks once again

buns

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Buns - glad you like the topic - I try and explain that thanks to this site we have had our 1st PE experience (thanks to the VH £50 offer) and that it is giving me so many tips and advice for future trips but still i get moaned at.

I thought that maybe the V-flyer socials might be of interest, but when I mentioned that the site has "get together's" etc i got a moan about "geeks together talking about planes all the time, how interesting" [V] - I think I am fighting a losing battle and just going to have to ignore him

Neil:)

[buns]

Neil

You are very welcome.

I have to say, I too was very hesitant before attending my first social. I should not have worried as there is a wide and diverse range of people that attend, with the common thread of having an appreciation of travelling with VS, that results in meeting some really good and friendly people.

Rest assured, conversation does not revolve around aircraft numbers, nor indeed the latest style of anorak some may have in their wardrobe;);) Mrs Buns now eagerly looks forward to the social gatherings as she enjoys meeting everyone once again:D

all the best

buns

[Neil]

I must admit they do sound interesting, might have to consider giving one a try sometime (If im welcome that is[:I]), from the pics I've seen on here there seems to be plently of alcohol around and that is a subject I can proudly say I am obsessed with

Neil:)

Originally posted by Attitude23
(If im welcome that is[:I])

Of course you are. I too have been trying to get the Minister of the Interior to go, but she steadfastly refuses[:#]. Do bring the other half along if you can pursuade him - is drink not a strong enough arguement?

BTW, don't forget, if you are in the area of Maidenhead, there is a social next weekend. And just to reassure you, I know nothing about planes expect that a 346 is prettier to look at than at 343 , and Boeing is better than airbus (deleted as I am just playing!)

[Neil]

Originally posted by sailor99

Originally posted by Attitude23
(If im welcome that is[:I])

Of course you are.

Gee thanks - Maindenhead is not good for me as Im a Northern boy, but i will def have to make the effort to attend an event (obviously for the plane talk and nothing to do with alcohol [:w]), and if t'other don't like it, then I will just come on me todd

Neil:)

Originally posted by Attitude23
Im a Northern boy

Never mind....... That you can't make it I mean, not that your are a norther boy!

[Neil]

Originally posted by sailor99

Originally posted by Attitude23
Im a Northern boy

Never mind....... That you can't make it I mean, not that your are a norther boy!

[:0][V] - thanks Jeremy!!, just when I thought everybody here was nice![:p]lol - lets not get into a North/South battle because we know there would only be one winner [:p][:w]

Neil:)

Originally posted by Attitude23
lets not get into a North/South battle because we know there would only be one winner [:p][:w]

OK, agreed on the above basis

[Neil]

Originally posted by sailor99

Originally posted by Attitude23
lets not get into a North/South battle because we know there would only be one winner [:p][:w]

OK, agreed on the above basis

ha ha:) - oh well I think its best that way, don't want any fallings out over where we all live! (btw - Hull rules, lol - christ even I don't believe that )

Neil

In my experience we get any plane talk out of the way in the first 10 minutes.Alchol and merriement are far more important.

Dean